1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
Tire ChainsNOTICE:Use tire chains only where legal and only whenyou must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chainsthat are the proper size for your tires. Installthem on the front tires and tighten them astightly as possible with the ends securelyfastened. Drive slowly and follow the chainmanufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear thechains contacting your vehicle, stop and retightenthem. If the contact continues, slow down until itstops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheelswith chains on will damage your vehicle.Appearance CareRemember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Someare toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike amatch or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some aredangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.When you use anything from a container to clean yourvehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warningsand instructions. And always open your doors orwindows when you’re cleaning the inside.Never use these to clean your vehicle:GasolineBenzeneNaphthaCarbon Tetrachloride0 Acetone0 Paint Thinner0 Turpentine0 Lacquer Thinner0 Nail Polish RemoverThey can all be hazardous -- some more thanothers -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.Don’t use any of these unless this manual~says you can.In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:0 AlcoholLaundry SoapBleachReducing Agents6-47
Cleaning the Inside of Your VehicleUse a vacuum cleaner often get to rid of dust and loosedirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth.Your dealer has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose InteriorCleaner and Capture Non-Solvent Dry Spot and SoilRemover. They will clean normal spots and stains verywell. You can get GM-approved cleaning products fromyour dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” inthe Index.)Here are some cleaning tips:Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.Carefully scrape off any excess stain.Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to aclean area often. A soft brush may be used ifstains are stubborn.If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entirearea immediately or it will set.Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaneron Fabric1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Masksurrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.3. Mix powdered cleaner following the directions onthe container label to form thick suds.4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’tsaturate the material and don’t rub it roughly.5. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a spongeto remove the suds.6. Wipe cleaned area with a clean, damp towel or cloth.7. Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry.6-48
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- Page 246 and 247: Filling Your TankIGasoline vapor is
- Page 248 and 249: If you get gasoline on yourself and
- Page 250 and 251: Hood ReleasePull the handle inside
- Page 252 and 253: Your vehicle has a 3800 Supercharge
- Page 254 and 255: What Kind of Engine Oil to UseOils
- Page 256 and 257: If none of them is true, use the lo
- Page 258 and 259: ~Supercharger OilUnless you are tec
- Page 260 and 261: Checking the Fluid LevelPark your v
- Page 262 and 263: INOTICE:When adding coolant, is it
- Page 264 and 265: ~~ILOWCOOLANTLEVELAdding CoolantIf
- Page 266 and 267: Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseW
- Page 268 and 269: What to AddWhen you do need brake f
- Page 270 and 271: Replacing Brake System PartsThe bra
- Page 272 and 273: Bulb ReplacementThe following proce
- Page 274 and 275: 1. Loosen the two bolts on the inbo
- Page 276 and 277: Exterior Rear BulbsA2. Now adjust t
- Page 278 and 279: TaillampdRear Thrn SignaVBack-Up La
- Page 280 and 281: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement3
- Page 282 and 283: When to CheckCheck your tires once
- Page 284 and 285: Buying New TiresTo find out what ki
- Page 286 and 287: Temperature -- A, B, CThe temperatu
- Page 290 and 291: Special Fabric Cleaning ProblemsSta
- Page 292 and 293: Cleaning the Outside of theWindshie
- Page 294 and 295: Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
- Page 296 and 297: ~Appearance Care Materials ChartIPA
- Page 298 and 299: Headlamp WiringThe headlamp wiring
- Page 300 and 301: FuseUsageFuseUsage1Air Bag15Cruise
- Page 302 and 303: Under Rear Seat Fuse BlockFuseUsage
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- Page 308 and 309: Air Conditioning RefrigerantsNot al
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Cleaning the Inside of Your VehicleUse a vacuum cleaner often get to rid of dust and loosedirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth.Your dealer has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose InteriorCleaner and Capture Non-Solvent Dry Spot and SoilRemover. They will clean normal spots and stains verywell. You can get GM-approved cleaning products fromyour dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” inthe Index.)Here are some cleaning tips:Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.Carefully scrape off any excess stain.Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to aclean area often. A soft brush may be used ifstains are stubborn.If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entirearea immediately or it will set.Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaneron Fabric1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Masksurrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.3. Mix powdered cleaner following the directions onthe container label to form thick suds.4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’tsaturate the material and don’t rub it roughly.5. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a spongeto remove the suds.6. Wipe cleaned area with a clean, damp towel or cloth.7. Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry.6-48